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Food & Nutrition Services
Overview
Food and Nutrition Services provides food assistance benefits to low-income households so they may purchase the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet.
Electronic Benefit Transfer Card
Benefits are issued via an Electronic Benefit Transfer Card (EBT), and eligibility is determined by many factors such as income, citizenship and sometimes resources. Applicants can apply in person, by phone or by mail. Alternately, applicants can apply through the online application system, NC ePASS.
2020-2021 School Year: NC Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Information
Equal Opportunity
Interpreter services are available at no cost.
Additional Information
Call 828-452-6620, option 3 for more information about Food and Nutrition services.
Submit Information Regarding your Application or Recertification
Beginning 7/1/23 Food and Nutrition Time Limit Rules
Beginning 7/1/23 Food and Nutrition Suspension of Claims Collections
Federal Law
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the basis of religion or political beliefs. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact USDA or HHS. Write A, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250‐9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TTY). Write HHS, Director, Office for Civil Rights, Room 506‐F, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20201 or call 202-619-0403 (voice) or 202-619-3257 (TTY). USDA and HHS are equal opportunity providers and employers.